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Coppell senior defender Maxwell Winneker watches for an open pass during the scrimmage against Frisco Heritage on Dec. 17 at Buddy Echols Field. The Cowboys play Rockwall-Heath tonight at 7:30 p.m. at Buddy Echols Field for their last preseason match.

Cowboys to face Rockwall-Heath, look to finish preseason strong

Akif Abidi, Staff Writer January 21, 2020

Rockwall-Heath will travel to Buddy Echols Field tonight at 7:30 p.m. to play the Cowboys in their last match before the start of the District 6-6A season this Friday. Coppell looks to rebound from...

During winter break, which took place from Dec. 20 to Jan. 5, the Coppell winter sports teams competed in various events, such as Coppell junior guard Ryan Chen, who competed with the boys basketball team. The Sidekick staff writers recap the events that occurred during break.

Coppell sports update entering new year

Sally Parampottil and Shriya Vanparia January 10, 2020

While most of the school rested and relaxed during winter break, the Coppell athletics department was still hard at work. Winter sports, such as basketball, soccer, wrestling and swimming, all competed...

Coppell freshman defender Nicolas Radicic takes a shot during Tuesdays game at Buddy Echols Field. The Cowboys tied 1-1 with Frisco Heritage.

Preseason play continues with 1-1 tie against Heritage

Akif Abidi, Staff Writer December 18, 2019

  With the Cowboys boys soccer team seeing a large amount of underclassmen this season, the team is taking every opportunity it can get to put some more experience on its backs. The Cowboys...

Coppell senior forward Tom Vazhekatt shoots during the scrimmage against Frisco Wakeland on Thursday at Buddy Echols Field. The Cowboys face Frisco Heritage in a scrimmage tomorrow at 7:30 p.m. at Buddy Echols Field.

Cowboys facing former assistant coach in scrimmage with Heritage

Akif Abidi, Staff Writer- December 16, 2019

Coming off an exciting victory against 2018-19 Class 5A state runner-up Frisco Wakeland last Thursday, the Cowboys meet Frisco Heritage for another scrimmage tomorrow at 7:30 p.m. at Buddy Echols Field. The...

Coppell senior midfielder Ben Wang fights for possession with Frisco Wakeland’s Juan Ardila during the scrimmage on Thursday at Buddy Echols Field. The Cowboys defeated the Class 5A runners-up, 4-3, on a free kick.

Younger spirit allows Cowboys to best former state runners-up

Anjali Krishna, Staff Writer December 13, 2019

With three minutes left and everything to prove, Coppell freshman Nicolas Radicic lines up the free kick that will make or break the Cowboys’ first scrimmage of the season. He breathes deeply then backs...

Coppell senior goalkeeper Kyler Henderson throws during practice on Nov. 21 on Buddy Echols Field. The Coppell soccer team faces Frisco Wakeland in its first scrimmage of the season on Thursday at Buddy Echols Field at 7:30 p.m.

Cowboys to kick off season against Frisco Wakeland

Anjali Krishna, Staff Writer December 11, 2019

On Thursday at Buddy Echols Field, the Coppell soccer players will once again pull on their cleats to begin the 2019-20 season with a scrimmage against Frisco Wakeland at 7:30 p.m. After last year’s...

Coppell freshman Preston Taylor executes a ball roll during practice on Nov. 21 during fifth period on Buddy Echols Field. Taylor is the first freshman to play on varsity since Ryan Barlow in 2011.

Taylor embraces varsity lifestyle early on

Meer Mahfuz, Staff Writer December 3, 2019

Coppell freshman Preston Taylor’s obsession with soccer started off ever since he was able to walk.  Taylor would randomly kick around a soccer ball in his house and take a soccer ball with him whenever...

The Sportlight: Ortega crosses world through exchange program

The Sportlight: Ortega crosses world through exchange program

Pramika Kadari, Executive News & Enterprise Editor December 2, 2019

The Sportlight highlights a male and female JV athlete every Monday and Friday. This week, Coppell junior JV soccer player Rodrigo Ortega, who recently moved from Spain, was selected.     Follow...

The Sportlight: Patel utilizes ambidextrous nature with strong leadership to excel as goalkeeper

The Sportlight: Patel utilizes ambidextrous nature with strong leadership to excel as goalkeeper

Andrés Bear November 15, 2019

The Sportlight highlights a male and female JV athlete every Monday and Friday. This week, Coppell  junior Dhruv Patel, a JV soccer player, was selected. Follow Andrés (@_andresbear) and @SidekickSports...

Coppell senior midfielder Jeremy Basso and his teammates react after their match against Grand Prairie at Mustang-Panther Stadium on Tuesday. The Cowboys lost, 3-1, in second round of bi-district playoffs.

End of the line: Playoff run comes to an end against Grand Prairie

Akif Abidi, Staff Writer April 4, 2019

GRAPEVINE- As the sound of the final whistle traveled through the Mustang-Panther Stadium, the Grand Prairie boys soccer team went wild with joy, knowing it is still in the race for the state championship,...

The Coppell boys soccer team huddles before the Irving Nimitz on March 22 to exchange words of encouragement at Buddy Echols Field. The Cowboys plays its second Class 6A Region I bi-district playoffs match against Grand Prairie at Mustang-Panther Stadium on Tuesday at 8 p.m.

Gophers await in area playoffs following emotional win

Akif Abidi, Staff Writer April 1, 2019

The Coppell boys soccer team will play its second match of playoff season against Grand Prairie on Tuesday at Mustang-Panther Stadium at 8 p.m.   The Class 6A Region I area matchup is expected...

 The Coppell boys soccer team celebrates after senior goalie Austin Simigian blocks Denton Guyer’s Penalty kick to steal the victory for the Cowboys at Falcon Stadium in Lake Dallas. After a scoreless regulation and two overtime periods, Coppell won,  0-0 (4-3), in the Class 6A Region I bi-district match

An exhilarating finish: Cowboys triumph over Guyer in penalty shootout

Akif Abidi, Staff Writer March 29, 2019

LAKE DALLAS - The penalty shootouts score stood 4-3 with the Cowboys in the lead and the Wildcats on their last penalty shot. If they missed now they would be eliminated from the playoffs.   A...

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